Associate

Employee Benefits Associate (Health & Welfare) — Chicago

  • LocationChicago, Illinois
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4–7 PQE
  • Compensation$340k–$370k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor, Compliance & Regulatory, Healthcare

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An opportunity is available for an associate with 4–7 years of experience to join a nationally recognized Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation department, focusing on the welfare side of employee benefits advice and counsel.

The role involves compliance and counseling work for large, well-known clients across industries including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, insurance, and financial services. The department is known for its collaborative, innovative culture and its commitment to professional development and client service.

This is a team-based environment offering challenging, cutting-edge legal work with a strong platform for growth.

  • 4–7 years of employee benefits experience with health and welfare plans
  • Familiarity with HIPAA, ACA, COBRA, mental health parity, cafeteria plans, flexible spending accounts, severance plans, and related compliance matters
  • Top law firm experience or a combination of law firm and in-house experience
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Strong analytical and verbal/written communication skills
  • Admission to the Illinois Bar or ability to waive into the Illinois Bar

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